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English Prose and Writing Skills (Semester -1)

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English Prose and Writing Skills

This model paper ensures that all possible questions that may appear in the exam are thoroughly covered in each unit, whether directly or indirectly.
It has been meticulously prepared by experienced professors who have extensive expertise in creating exam model papers.
The paper includes all key questions based on the curriculum prescribed by the university.
With over 400 questions and answers, this model paper comprehensively covers the entire subject syllabus.
Each unit contains long-answer, short-answer, and very short-answer questions to help students gain an in-depth understanding.
Our questions are crafted to cover each unit with a minimal and carefully selected set of questions, ensuring thorough preparation.
For the mandatory internal assessments, we provide 200 one-line question-answers, covering each unit equally.
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Programme /Class: Certificate		Year: First		Semester: First
Subject: ENGLISH
Course Title: English Prose and Writing Skills
Course Outcomes: After completing this course, the students will be able to: Understand Indian English Writing as a new form of voice in which India converses regularly. They will be able to understand contributions of various authors in the growth of Indian English Writing. Understand the formal qualities of a text, intricacies of structure, stylistics and figurative elements found in the text. Identity the difference in the prose techniques of different writers like Addison, Lamb and Bacon. Make use of word choices, figurative language and imagery to convey meaning. Get an insight of the works of the eminent thinkers like Swami Vivekanand, A.P.J.Kalam M.K.Gandhi along with writers like R.K.Narayan, Ruskin Bond. Identify the content, language, style, tone and structure of the essays and short story. Comprehend the culture and historical context of the prescribed prose works. Perform basic functions of a word processor, Excel spreadsheet and PowerPoint presentation practically. Do online communication like content writing and blogging Do official communication by writing official letters/complaint letters. Practically explore their creative genius in creating blogs and personal websites for vocational purposes.
Credits: 6			Core Compulsory
Max. Marks: 25+75			Min. Passing Marks: 8+25
Unit	Topics
I	Elements of Short Story: Plot, Characterization, Narrative Technique and Structure
II	Types of Prose & Prose Style: Autobiography, Biography, Memoir; Travelogue; Periodical Essay; Formal Essay; Personal Essay.
III	Prose Devices: Theme; Point of View; Sentence Pattern; Imagery; Tone or Mood; Analogy, Anecdote; Antithesis; Aphorism; Diction; Humour and Pathos.
IV	Short Stories 1. O’ Henry- The Last Leaf 2. Anton Chekhov- The Lament 3. Guy de Maupassant- The Diamond Necklace
V	Short Stories 1. Mulk Raj Anand- The Lost Child 2. R.K Narayan- Under the Banyan Tree 3. Ruskin Bond-The Tunnel
VI	Prose 1. Francis Bacon- Of Studies 2. Charles Lamb- Dream Children 3. Joseph Addison- *Sir Roger at the Church
VII	Prose 1. Virginia Woolf – Professions for Women 2. A.P.J. Kalam – Patriotism Beyond Politics & Religion (from Our Ignited Minds) 3. Swami Vivekananda – *The Conquest of the world India Thought
VIII	Computer & Writing skills in English 1. Power Point Presentation 2. Letter writing – formal, informal/ Letters of Inquiry/ Complaints, Grievance Redressal Letters & Right to Information (RTI) 3. Preparing Resumes/CV using Microsoft Word 4. Online Writing (Content Writing, Effective E- mail Writing)